
Marshal Matt Dillon (then-newcomer James Arness) tries to prevent lawlessness from overtaking Dodge City, Kan. Helping to keep him grounded are saloon proprietor Miss Kitty Russell and Doc Adams. The television series grew out of the long-running radio serial of the same name, although for a short time they were both on the airwaves.

People are suspicious when a former gunfighter takes a job as piano player in the Long Branch saloon.

A run on the Dodge City bank forces three desperate farmers to resort to robbery.

A neglectful father fakes a change of heart when nuns confront him with custody of his two children.

A band of former Confederate officers-turned-outlaws takes Doc and saloon owner Lyla Ross captive.